Joshua Graham teaches you how to deal with fear

[@Abraxas1212]

"Courage is not the absence of fear. It is acting in spite of it." -Theodore Roosevelt

[@not_quiteknown]

Waiting until someone say mha line but this better that any mha line maybe idk

[@potatolord9715]

He didn’t say that

[@Abraxas1212]

@@potatolord9715 he... Did? That's an exact quote.

[@Wolf_3125]

​@@potatolord9715 Flank 'em and spank 'em - Sun Zoo

[@potatolord9715]

@@Wolf_3125 😭 so true

[@nickhoc8853]

Fear is a natural part of being alive, giving into terror is a choice that must be consciously avoided at all costs.

[@zzodysseuszz]

Fear is what kept us alive. Fear of the unknown, fear what could be and most importantly fear the unfamiliar. One knows not what dangers oneself so why assume one is not with danger when one is with the unknown? Fear, fear will check for you. Fear ensures you avoid anything potentially dangerous. However, terror….terror is a cage. Terror is the shivering cowardice upon feeling wind, hearing birds and seeing light. Terror is the cold, sharp lighting in your spine when you try to leave bed. Terror is the tight chain around one’s neck. Terror is what fear will make you when you let it. Tell me; will you let it? If you do, do you think you can crawl from the cage? Naw at the chain?

[@dogmadude1399]

It's so hard sometimes, I struggle hard with my Thanatophobia since Dad died

[@lawliet617]

True What matters is what you do With it

[@rikacomedyletsplays2581]

Congratulations youve understood the assignment :D

[@The_Consciousness]

"The consciousness is the subject and everything else is the object "

[@frostblitz77]

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration." -Frank Herbert

[@thanoseid2883]

fear is natural. accept it as a part of you and if your willing confront it.

[@phillswift6869]

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

[@phillswift6869]

@@thanoseid2883 I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

[@ghillieshark6437]

Is that Frost?

[@thanoseid2883]

@@phillswift6869 except your fear will never leave. it will always be there. fear doesn't magically "disappear" it persists. it will always be apart of you and unless you acknowledge that it will always make it harder to face.

[@cremecrimson9035]

This was extraordinarily well written.

[@AlwaysOnline2001]

i cant stop relistening.

[@semzz7769]

Yeah is this from a book or something?

[@samurai6331]

@@semzz7769 I think the guy said somewhere in the comments that he got inspiration from a book he read years ago from a guy named David R. Hawkins

[@pedromurillo2140]

@@semzz7769 its a character in one of fallout new vegas DLC that character is so well writen that has made atheist believe in god

[@AlwaysOnline2001]

@@pedromurillo2140 yes but OP wrote the script themselves which in itself is amazing the character was just the actor here

[@Blackout5871]

12 years later, Joshua Graham still spitting wisdom beyond our worth.

[@screenname6829]

Worth is subjective. You can't turn lead into gold but you can improve yourself. As one of my favorite fictional teachers once said "there is no point in training someone with natural talent" that is to say that if you can take the teachings to heart you'll be worth it in the end... regardless of how useless you may have felt when you started

[@Krystaldawnw]

My Nigga Jesus Christ

[@kendrickbradley4140]

12 years later and I still haven’t gotten to play this masterpiece of DLC thanks to Xbox not having the option to buy the DLC

[@PaulPinguin]

@@kendrickbradley4140 How do you not own the Ultimate Edition??

[@kendrickbradley4140]

@@PaulPinguin when that edition was out on 360 I was a brokey

[@benjaminlyons6359]

I’ve been fighting a hell of a lot of anxiety and a nasty case of perfectionism that’s plagued me for just about my whole life. Although this may not be the first time I’ve heard this message, it really helps to hear it again. Especially from the voice of a character in a game who never knew me personally. Thank you so much for this, I’ll try repeating this in my head next time I get paralyzed by my own thoughts

[@kingforall----]

I too", Suffer the same fate", I can achieve "greatness", encroach "abstinence", solemn "brilliance" and yet fall from the depths of my own endeavors. I fear most of.... is in, the end of glory". I concur back to the one who is "True", The one who reverts back to the child I once was, Abstaining me from reaching my "fullest potential""feeling his fears", and soldiering his pain". but yet.... Bolstering inside of me, a King!, tempered with the "essence" of a warrior. although confide', I wish to relinquish it from it's chains. Until I conquer my past, "I'll never hope for a future"

[@nanaa9074]

@@kingforall---- your sauce?

[@kingforall----]

@@nanaa9074 Me King 👑

[@arshinsharma2137]

I think I'm facing it too. We all have our highs and lows. I've been dealing with some failures and I'm experiencing a lack of confidence in myself which is making me less stronger. I've seen that I've been not clear in my words , and I am doing things again and again , fearing that I might have done it wrong. How can I make myself stronger?To have more confidence in myself , trust and faith in others and regain my strength?

[@PocoLocoexe2814]

Your not alone in how your feeling. Im the same way where I feel almost paralyzed sometimes from constantly overthinking. We will all get through our problems

[@dragonfell5078]

The Joshua Graham AI voice really bringing out the philosophers in this community I love this

[@NA-ko7cd]

Sometimes, people only need a little push of inspiration, it is then that ideas made of gold bloom.

[@Dustpuma1]

cringe bro

[@NA-ko7cd]

​@@Dustpuma1 Dont kill the part of you that is cringe, kill the part of you that cringes.

[@nighteye4042]

I cant afford the good voice ai, hoping to eventually so I can make these

[@SooClassy]

@@Dustpuma1 “cwing bwo“ -🤓

[@vincentrees4970]

Fear of death, fear of failure, fear of rejection, these things are pointless. You don't fear the sunrise, a flock of birds travelling overhead. So why fear these things? If you are overcome with fear, meditate in whatever form you choose. Take slow, deep breaths to regulate your heartbeat. Much of the fear you may feel can be reduced if you calm that jackhammer in your chest. If you are an overthinker, like me, train your mind ruthlessly. Keep hold of your thoughts before they can meander into wild theory. And above all else; never act out of this fear. Regain your composure before you move, and your apparent confidence and calm will affect yourself and those around you in a loop. Danger is very real, but in this way you can control your fear of it.

[@RobinYoBoi19YT]

Damn man that was deep

[@coleroberts4209]

Did this come from your brain or is this a quote and if it is a quote who quoted it lol

[@xoriented983]

What did you mean by „keep hold of your thoughts before they can meander into wild theory“? And how is said thing you said done properly then so that I don‘t overthink?

[@antoniomartialarts]

wow this is deep asf

[@PeptoAbismol]

"Keep hold of your thoughts before they can meander into wild theory." im going to keep this in my brain now, i highly appreciate these types of comments.

[@youngdud9025]

You, the person behind the text and thought, have my respect for the good message and a smart delivery

[@whooosh]

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me

[@TheSozeone]

This doesn't work if you don't believe in God

[@chesspuppeteer]

True but Joshua Graham does. Hence the relevance.

[@thechickenfriedredneck910]

@@TheSozeone God or no God we can still love each other and live each day one at a time.

[@gamercatjr.2941]

Amen

[@BernardTheForgotten]

​@@thechickenfriedredneck910 gigachad

[@joehutchison3929]

It's crazy to think that a character from a video game was able to make me religious again.

[@whodis5444]

Fear is a warning sign, not a barrier. It's a signal that lets you know that risk/danger is near, but how you respond to said risk/danger is up to you. You can control what you do, but you have to be present and aware.

[@Turboman-kx7cc]

It can be a barrier in certain circumstances.

[@whodis5444]

@@Turboman-kx7cc that's up to the person experiencing fear. Fear takes whatever form you allow it.

[@b-doi1211]

Thought anxeity is risk/danger is near, fear is when it happens.

[@Dragosmom.]

​@@b-doi1211 anxiety is "i THINK i may need to be scared soon" fear is what happens when you actually recognize danger.

[@Khornecussion]

People with anxiety disorders exist. Phobias also cripple people because something in their brain says " Don't like that. " and they're unable to just flip a switch and turn on feelings of apathy to ignore the fear. Well, not unable... just not strong enough always. Some can, but some just aren't able to because of their mental limitations or limitations of the self.

[@joecrim8877]

I just took a philosophy course in high school and feel like this 5 minute ai video based on a video game character is far better written and explained then anything I had in the entire 6 months. Honestly respect to whomever wrote this it’s amazing

[@ethanpearl9011]

You will learn infinitely more outside of school than the infinitesimal lessons they try to impart on you. If every moment you can ask yourself, “what can I learn?” You will grow more than you will ever need.

[@mertyuip06]

If I ever get a philosophy class I’ll tell the teacher or professor to play this that’ll be sicl

[@duvipearson6251]

CHATGPT my nibba

[@SouthpawJoe]

​@@ethanpearl9011 Terrible take. You need the right education to be able to have the tools for philosophy. What is really being said, why does it mean and what are its natural consequences. These are things that need formal education. Sure, most useful things are not taught in schools. But to be a well rounded character you should strive for the right education and life experiences.

[@ZooApor]

@@SouthpawJoe What do you mean "the right education to be able to have the tools for philosophy"? Exercising philosophy, or "being a philosopher", isn't something you need an education to do or be. It is merely asking yourself questions and thinking about it. All you need is mind. You do not even have to listen to/study other philosophers to be one yourself. However, it is helpful in expanding ones own thinking to consider what has been said/written before.

[@armybrat101]

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." -dune

[@unforgivencaleb528]

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." -Marie Curie

[@genericanimecharacter430]

Nice quote, But Marie Curie should have been afraid. Considering her outcome

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

Better yet, feel fear but simply understand it’s nature

[@Nagafan]

​@genericanimecharacter430 If she had let fear dictate her choice to understand radiation, then the world would have been left in the dark about that very same subject for God knows how many more years. It's healthy to have fear, but it is not healthy to hold it, especially in high regard.

[@jehriko7525]

holy shit dude the psychological effect of hearing advice from a cool game character compared to any other person makes a huge difference for some reason, great video!

[@luizeduardo9833]

the crackling of the fire, and the burned man talking about controlling fear. really shows he knows what hes talking about and how he had to learn it

[@korvincarry3268]

This has no right to be so uplifting while also so existential. Time to watch again every week

[@RedFoxGrappler]

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” - Isaiah 41:10

[@kubglo7502]

You MUST understand, that by believing in god you are contradicting the video. Its alright tho, most people choose to believe what makes them feel better.

[@Userkaf_II]

​@@kubglo7502 There is no contradiction here. "Truth is the essence of God"...

[@kubglo7502]

@@Userkaf_II here i can try to help you understand. The point of the video is to not let fear, or use the idea of fear, to control our lives. We do this by thinking less about what might happen, eternal punishment for our sins or heaven, and instead focusing on our current selves. Dont let the fear of the future dictate your actions of the current. And thats just if you put religion into it for some reason. The real answer is you shouldnt let worry about the outcome prevent you from doing what you need to in life, no matter how hard it may seem and u might still fail which is ok “He is the master not who has never failed once, but he who has failed 1000 times and corrected his mistakes”

[@Bakanlink]

​@@kubglo7502some people follow God 's path not because of fear, they do because of pure love. I (atheist) even have some sort of jealousy about how they have that kind of love in their lives.

[@kubglo7502]

@@Bakanlink im not jealous of them, mostly envious that you can survive so naively. I guess people have for 1000’s of years before though, who am i to judge.

[@MrBartolbe42]

Please give some love to this VA and so much truth said here.

[@maybehesbornwithitmaybeits9318]

Its ai voice

[@_Bozo]

@@maybehesbornwithitmaybeits9318 The future is now, old man.

[@condes9188]

Still, Support the V.A, Even tho this A.I is really good, we always need thank/support the original source, or else he will have prejudice/loss.

[@Ozymandias2x]

@@maybehesbornwithitmaybeits9318 Yes, but it's an AI voice built to sound like the VA, from the VA's voice.

[@disasterleo8883]

This showed up when my partner was having a breakdown. I took it a sign and played it while we sat together. She listened to this and I've never seen so much relief in her face after it was over. It's been the first 8 hours of sleep she's had in a while. Thank you.

[@odracircomix7359]

JOSHUA IS THE DAD I NEVER HAD IN THESE SPEECHES

[@nevalackin6518]

same Brother

[@bonesnake3408]

fr me 2

[@kurayamaking6425]

"Be present and be with yourself." That hit hard.

[@goonbug8910]

Did you write this yourself. This is beautiful and enlightening. I’ve always felt I’ve never truly been afraid of anything I’ve just lacked confidence and because of the lack of confidence I felt uncertainty and uncertainty is why death is terrifying. Because we just don’t know what happens after

[@Aogiri_]

I write my own videos, but I remember reading a book years back written by a man called David R Hawkins. I cannot remember exactly what he said, but his overall lesson on letting go and dealing with fear has stuck with me.

[@djwquggfds]

@@Aogiri_ you should write a book one day man. You really have talent!

[@astronautical1060]

“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” - H.P. Lovecraft

[@whtstr2133]

​@@Aogiri_ Well done. Just remember to listen to the videos and the message. I'm wondering if you are a Fallout New Vegas cosplay person. If not, you should be. You know Joshua Graham better than Bethesda by this point, and You could make a serious Christian impact on a lot of fellow fans of the game. They meet at Good Springs, Nevada once a year I believe. Might be fun and educational both.

[@michaellennerman7844]

​@@Aogiri_ based on your past videos you seem to be very wise.

[@nirelli476]

“Surrender your control to something higher than yourself. Be present, and be with yourself.” This is the key to a happy life.

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

My key was getting as much sci fi stories as I could, but I can see why that might work too

[@xenoxorus]

Keith deserves a praise on his performance bringing the life of the most relatable and likeable character in the entire fallout franchise.

[@trashee973]

I love God with all my heart.

[@its_vintage2601]

Joshua Graham unironically made me strive to become stronger in my faith

[@bloodocean8389]

These videos are great

[@Demos_Jeff]

I genuinely believe this video and others by similar creators are gonna help a lot of people especially those young men being led astray by these ego maniacs on the internet. A lot of these videos offer advice that most people have heard before but hearing it from our favorite characters that we look up to is and entirely different sensation. Thank you for making this!

[@pezzysquad]

Exactly

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

Now if it was from the flood gravemind, I’d think about it

[@lucionwillhite3808]

Keep it up man this is great

[@biomechnicalhuman4851]

I expected a meme. But instead I overcame a deep fear that Ive held for a long time that connects with me even better because of how a character from a game I love is telling me it. 11/10 thank you

[@Rimson18]

We need more of his fatherly figure advice! I simply adore the fact that he actually says true advice. A fatherly figure for those who have lost their ways in the internet. I simply request to get more these type of videos published.

[@skylerpainter1307]

this is how I started dealing with my anxiety/panic attacks. one of my biggest problems is dizziness and vertigo and I'm constantly scared of it. but lately when I started having that panic feeling, I always tell myself "You've easily dealt with worse feelings than this " and my anxiety/panic would slowly go away.

[@skylerpainter1307]

and plus, after that I've been very appreciative of going through these anxiety/panics because I taught myself on how to deal with them.

[@pohjantuulet247]

This was the longest 5 minutes ive experienced in a while. Thank you for that. I needed it.

[@nytefall161]

I love these videos. keep it up

[@metaljacket8128]

Yes, please!

[@colingallagher1648]

Joshua Graham the phenomenologist explains what its like to have a mind and be an spirit/citta, the witness participating in the Atman, the logos, the nous.Embodied and apart of the world a subject among many others.Gotta love it.Many thanks

[@DamperMoney]

A.I Joshua Graham is trying to give me confidence boost. Thanks Burned Man.

[@MadamGascar]

This is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Thank you

[@biggestfella9178]

This is to well written it feels as if it's just what I needed

[@Justsomeoneyoucouldhaveknown]

"I don't care if you have to tag along, but there are things I have to do today" ❤

[@Soberhamster11001100]

"It takes practice, but I know you can do it." That hit me so hard. Thank you.

[@nicp7474]

You know, these Joshua Gram advice stuffs your write are real calming and hit hard in a positive way. I really look forward to these vids. Wish you the best in this channels growth.

[@tonygriego6382]

"Fear is just a feeling. You feel hot, you feel cold, you feel hungry, you feel afraid. Fear can never kill you. You must learn to master that fear, or you can accomplish nothing."

[@thebanditking0852]

These are the kinds of things I listen to when I go to my back yard or outside, I imagine the talker next to me or sitting near talking to me and when you imagine this, it feels different from when you listen to them while doing something else like school work or writing a presentation for a company, when you sit in a room with two chairs you can see them there and if not then you feel them there and if not then that's okay. But if you listen and focus on the words and understand them, then you will see what they mean

[@NoobZxReviewZ]

I came across this video at the perfect time. I am usually such a "fearless" dude (not like a daredevil or anything outlandish, but I am the type to just do things and take up new experiences without a real worry), but today I had a weird sensation I hadn't felt in a while. Fear. Real fear. Fear that I couldn't seem to fight or explain. I am a martial artist, and recently started doing MMA training classes to begin competing, and when it came time to spar, I sat out until the class was over (only then did I start to want to get in the cage). This was very unusual for me, being that I usually have no fear of diving in with anyone, no matter the size or skill. But today of all days, I kept having this unnerving voice in my head saying "I don't want to get hurt". This video helped me a lot. Especially the part where it states "can I operate with a lump in my throat, yes", etc. I'm going to challenge myself the next time that intrusive fear comes in when I'm training "Can I take a punch to the face, yes", "Can I handle a kick to the body, yes", "Can I work off the ground if I'm swept or dumped, yes". Whats even funnier is that I've been beat to a pulp before (I once had a WBC kickboxing champ break my nose), and still kept getting up like nothing happened. I am not sure if it was an off day, if the devil was trying to get to me, or if I had a random change of heart, but for whatever reason, my mind couldn't think of all the times I had done well and faced adversity in the ring/cage, and only fed me images of me losing and getting hurt. Thank you for this video. I'm not usually one to dump a big comment like this on a video, but to quote the goat Joshua Graham: "It's not something I enjoy, but I pray to God someone may learn from my mistakes".

[@tylermathis3840]

That was one of the first things I've heard in some time that my own mind hadn't tried to distract me from, and I felt a genuine pressure, slight, but undeniably there, then gone, from my shoulders, my neck, and from my chest. Holy shit, and thank you.

[@christopherlebaron4513]

This was the hardest thing I think I've seen all day. It feels super real too. Like this is something Joshua Graham would actually say. Thanks Josh g.

[@N0dlehs]

Such a Sophisticated way to say forget about that feeling.

[@Aogiri_]

It is, but we live in a world that needs big answers for the obvious truths. Something that used to be achieved when we were in nature and surrounded by mysticisim, is now detached from our focus and instead replaced with constant stress, choices and pressures we are not adapted to deal with.

[@onederdude]

@@Aogiri_ Please write a book or something. You are too good!

[@Apollothe3]

“I don’t care if you tag along but there are things I have to do today.” Incredible advice that I will instill into my life whenever I’m feeling lethargic & depressed. Thank you!

[@chriswimble3466]

Seriously, this Joshua Graham teaches stuff is pure gold. Keep it up and your channel is going to do well.

[@edensutol9594]

A brave man is not one who lives without fear, but one who can be afraid and never let it stop him

[@Spectrik]

It is as the hand says "he who knows no fear, knows no courage. We are what we fight for"

[@amielparham5710]

I love the 2 videos you made it really did help me out

[@nekocookiee]

Wow this is just amazing. I know this probably sounds dumb but I’ve been having major anxiety about making an important doctors appointment today and after listening to this, I feel like I’ve gained the confidence to make the call and go. I’ve been playing a lot of New Vegas lately and putting off my health care visits just out of fear of what I’ll be told, I’ve been letting my anxiety get the better of me but I just need to tell myself that I can do it, I can take whatever they throw at me.

[@justasandpile]

Good work, take care of yourself.

[@nekocookiee]

@@justasandpile thank you!

[@wuhoh5274]

Hey pal! Didya make the appointment?

[@ItsZyTaaR]

You can do it, you are not alone.

[@brothers_of_nod]

The more I hear Joshua speak these words, the more driven I am to better myself.

[@capital5901]

Games and gaming are such a great place to help us all reconsider our perspectives. "A hero dies but one death but a coward dies everyday."

[@Alex-yq8zj]

what he's saying is so profound!! Did you write the script yourself?

[@Aogiri_]

I write my own stuff, but I got the letting go idea from an author I used to read some time ago, his name is David R. Hawkins. I suggest checking him out.

[@b4ptist]

@@Aogiri_ this is a very excellent video, and if more people could understand some of the ideas in this video we would all be in a better place. I hope more people start picking up on this kind of thing.

[@Widi1341]

​@@Aogiri_ now wonder why it sounded familiar! Great job

[@Dustpuma1]

@@Aogiri_ let's be honest you just ripped mutiple things off other people none of those thoughts we're original or unheard of I've the hand can't touch itself etc etc, and put into an ai voice

[@rho7754]

@@Dustpuma1 Let's be honest, there is really rarely such a thing as an original or unheard of thought. You are a rip-off Dustin, of everything that has ever influenced your sense of who you are, and every idea that has ever entered your mind from elsewhere and eventually manifested itself in a synthesis which is the nearest thing to an original thought that you are capable of. It's fine, everyone is this way.

[@skylar5257]

Anything said by Joshua Graham instantly is the deepest thing in the world, and if it’s already deep… it gets even deeper.

[@YareYareJoJo]

Great advice !

[@eoi]

I’ve been dealing with really bad social anxiety for the past few years, this was really nice to hear. Thanks, man

[@mohamedshakir1642]

Same here can we talk ?

[@Tehstampede]

There's a very fine line between "letting go" and being careless. I think the hardest part people have with letting go of fear is not also becoming complacent.

[@unprankable666]

I have given my control to myself. My own higher power is myself and my own ability to change the world around me. That's why humans have survived so long, and I will use that to survive even longer.

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot9632]

i live my life every day thinking today might just be my last day on earth, there is not a second that passes in which i’m not on guard, i am constantly paying attention at what’s in people’s hands, how i’d deal with any problems, who is higher up on the scale of risk in my head and why, nothing on this earth makes me scared but a very few things, 1 not being good enough, 2 not being there when i’m needed, 3 being alone for the rest of my life, the only problem with life as i live it is #3, my lifestyle pushes certain people away, the most important people.

[@jeremiahn4more253]

These are amazing videos with amazing advice your channel will, without a doubt, blow up!

[@gaemr_o5147]

please keep making these man. this video plus the video on talking to girls really opened my eyes

[@pankek5431]

I think what makes this video so powerful is the fact that this isn't being told to us by a rich and powerful celebrity, or some kind of enlightened guru, but a character that we know well. We also know that this character isn't a real person, and this allows us to be open to hear what is being told to us without bias. When you're told that money doesn't matter by a rich person, you automatically think "That's easy for you to say, you have millions!". When you're told that the only thing that matters in life is spiritual peace and enlightenment, you think "That's easy for you to say, the only thing you ever do is meditate! Your congregation provides for you!". But when we hear someone that isn't real say those things, especially someone that we trust due to them being part of a great game that we all love, we let the flow of words into our mind with no barrier or some kind of thought sorter which filters out things we believe to be wrong. All in all, great video. More people should hear this, even if it's not an extremely complex topic.

[@thanasifoskaris8582]

This hurt to listen too. Not because it’s bad because it’s true. Too true I’ve been drinking since I was 16 I’m 21 now and I can’t stop. It’s scary I know it will kill me but the sensation overrides all other feelings, all other feelings besides guilt. I want to be a follower of Christ. I want to be a good son. I want to be good, but want isn’t enough. I need to be. And that’s the hardest challenge I’ve faced so far. I love my mother, father and family but I seek sin over them almost every opportunity. I don’t want to blame anyone other than myself, because I am the only one to blame. Mainly for not seeking help, it is my fault I am here. And it is by my hand I will stay, or move on. Joshua helped me find Christ, but I will be the only one to find a way to live with him and let his love fuel my desires. I pray anyone who shares a same feeling is blessed with a new way of living. Love god and love yourself

[@Khornecussion]

" We live in faith that our bodies will work as intended. " After four years of chemo I can say, faith is NOT enough. Listening to what your body tells you is wrong is also helpful, but if it's something minor like nerves? That's something you can ignore and press on. Pain? You can tell yourself to ignore it for just another second. Just another second. Just another hour. Another day. I learned the limits of my body when I saw it withering away from chemo and leukemia and still was unable to bring myself to cry. I knew people around me needed me to be strong for them. They already had let their emotions get the better of them and shattered, leaving me standing alone on an island as the one person that could keep myself alive. To give in to despair was to give in and die. Something I saw as weakness from the way I was raised and I refused to die the death of someone that didn't fight to the end. Paid off, clearly. But it raises a good point. A thought doesn't experience itself. Your brain doesn't feel itself. You feel all these things in tandem though as if you're watching a system operate, or bound to the system as it works. Your job is simply to listen to what it needs in the moment.

[@licansen3331]

Maybe god do exist I mean think about it we were apes long time ago so I think question everyone needs to ask Is that where truly does emotions come from And what are their purpose in life. Maybe the world isn't just what everyone believes something right maybe it's something else something a higher purpose maybe? Who knows

[@zero_gaming5420]

Again more good advice

[@banskuaika6323]

Honestly the way you wrote this and combined with his voice and the fire In the background is a rather beatiful way to understand the message perfectly

[@NukieDookie]

That’s a lot of words for just saying “don’t be a bitch”. That phrase gets me through anything

[@slimeinabox]

Finally people are getting to some philosophy that i havent coverd yet. Quite the profound concept this one.

[@LukazChrom]

This was actually incredibly wise. I am impressed to say the least.

[@Lord_Nuggious]

I’m not religious but this speech haunts me every day with the resonance behind its truth

[@zachhtf3829]

You have gifted back to me something I forgot I had for a very long time. It is not courage, no. It's reasonning. The ability to refocus your mind when it's confused or drowned by emotions. One of the strongest abilities the brain and mind are able to do. I legitimately think of this video when I'm feeling paranoid fear (often) and have no choice but to deal with it on my own. You helped me and allowed me to be more efficient in moments of stress and adrenaline. I deeply thank you for that, and shall listen to your wisdom again in the future.

[@darandomlyace2371]

I'm a guy who suffer from anxiety and in the past, panic attacks which was not fun to deal with. thank you for making this as it calm me down a bit

[@coolguydavid7138]

i do not understand why it makes more sense when joshua graham says it but it’s working

[@heather794]

I've been passing for a rough amount of feelings these days, being with fear constantly and thinking about my existence, honestly, this video is just what I needed to understand what's happening to me and what I have to do. Thanks

[@josesawer3765]

I really needed to hear this. Thanks man

[@ayumi-3378]

This stopped me from ending my life. Thank you. 🙏🙏

[@hmmm348]

Don't know your situation, but for me, I had to move back home with family, quit the job and start again. Definitely happier now. I don't know if that's an option for you, but basically it's about going bare minimum with your obligations, going to counseling (NOT psychology, counseling, huge difference); Go to a "trauma" counselor if you're wrestling deep rooted issues. Book immediately when you read this, even if it's not business hours, leave a message, then book at least fortnightly. I've gone back to a lot of old hobbies I thought I wouldn't touch again, gotten in touch with old friends. Trauma informed counseling is different to psychology, because when you honestly 'ugly self' dump to the counselor and they don't judge, it's like that magic button that you've been begging for that could provide relief. Better though, because the therapy isn't just treatment, but starts to train you in the emotional skills we either lack or have had eroded over time that Joshua talks to us about in this vid. I suspect that's why confession was said to be so effective in the past. It was practiced openness with your ugliest self. DEEP DOWN honesty is crucial. Deliberately taking the time to wait and feel the emotions and attempting to let them ooze out is crucial at the start IMO. Your deepest, ugliest thoughts (sad and selfish and angry). Something needs to change when life is that bad.

[@nate_orious0002]

Parts of this speech hit so close to home with me it’s staggering

[@camerondavis3152]

found this while lost in many thoughts during an anxiety attack, this helped me breathe..

[@mahguvnah7403]

This sounds like an Alan Watts speech.

[@MrBrainoid]

This video helped me make several better decisions today, than if I'd not watched this video earlier. Thank you

[@ACertainStudent]

Idk why, but these videos of Joshua just reaffirm my faith. That comforts me a lot. Thank you for putting these videos out. Thank you to all of you.

[@sathancat]

Joshua Graham is a stoic 😮

[@puffer_frog]

Also, fear is good. Fear in moderation helps us protect ourselves and our loved ones. And then, there is bravery. Fear and bravery combined is a force to be reckoned with. Example, You can fear a fire all you want but bravery is here to guide you to rush in and save the kid inside.

[@tatum1140]

This is incredibly well made.

[@brycefederwitz2219]

"The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." -Jack London

[@bengoldberg6198]

Thank you Jesus for my life.

[@DruzaCardonikc]

This is all 100% actual factual. My grievance is with the mischaracterization of Graham. He is a Mormon, and Mormons absolutely believe in a spirit controlling the body. Nondualism, the idea that our mind is inextricably part of our body is antithetical to Mormon cosmology. I can speak from experience as someone who spent 16 years in the Mormon church. Also, as a warning to anyone speaking balance or inner peace, you will not find it within Mormonism. Mormonism will alienate you from your emotions, identity, and most egregiously your independence.

[@Aogiri_]

Kind of why I like using Graham. To me, the character is one of change. So to me, I imagine someone wise who speaks truth as he discovers it.

[@moocorp]

Weird, I've spent about the same time and I have had different experiences and even a different knowledge base. Who taught/caused you to learn and experience differently? The key separation of Joshua to some members I've met is the fact that he does not quote D&C the BoM or other LDS based scriptures.

[@argoJ50]

Please make more of these with Joshua Graham.

[@Citizen_Seven]

I thought I'd transcribe this for fear of neccesity in future battles. "I think one of most difficult things for people to do in life is to be aware of their own nature. We spend copious amounts of time trying to not be alone with ourselves because we fear the emotions, guilt, and shame that lurk beneath the surface. We are afraid because we have not developed the understanding and tools to handle such things. And because of this, we suppress it until the emotion forces itself out. What we first must do is come to the understanding that many of the things we believe to be true are not. We must ask ourselves where awareness comes from, what is the source of our existence? An arm cannot experience its own armness. A stomach cannot experience its own growls. A hand cannot experience its own touch. So if the body is not the source, then we must assume that the mind is the source of our being. Yet a thought cannot experience a thought. A mind cannot observe its own thinking. It is something higher that is observing the entire system. It is a field of awareness that is experiencing it all. An observer. That is what you are, the field that observes this body and world we inhabit. With this understanding, we see that we cannot experience a cold, a broken bone, or a fever. These things are not really what we are experiencing. We are experiencing a set of sensations and feelings, which we label. For example, someone may feel they are stuck in fear. But what they are really feeling is a certain set of sensations. Clammy hands, a tight stomach, a racing heart, a lump in the throat. Yet for someone else or in another situation. These same sensations would be called excitement. So it is not really fear. It is the sensations we call fear that trouble us. If we are feeling anxiety or fear, we must first be aware of what we are really experiencing. Stop labeling it. Stop trying to change it. Focus on the sensations without trying to do anything with them. Ask yourself, can I deal with a lump in my throat? Yes. Can I deal with my heart racing a bit? Yes, I can deal with that. Can I handle the tension in my stomach? Yes. We begin to see that we have dealt with much worse than these set of symptoms and that they are really nothing at all to deal with. What we cannot deal with, however, are the thoughts that stem from emotions. One fear thought can generate hundreds more. The true source of thoughts, however, is emotions. So we must not focus on dealing with the thoughts but the emotions. So we break down what it is that burdens us if we must. But in reality, all it takes is the understanding that once we let something be, and don't try to change it. The sooner we will be rid of it. Negative emotion wants an outlet. It does not want to be with you just as much as you don’t want to be with it. The attitude one must have, however, is one of indifference. If you are feeling anxiety, you say, I don’t care if you tag along, but there are things I have to do today. We do not allow the feelings to control us. All fears, really come down to a fear of death. For example, if my car breaks down, then I won't be able to get to work. And then what? Well, then I won't be able to make any money. And then what? Then I won't be able to have a roof over my head. And then what? Then I will be on the street. And then what? Then I'll be alone and probably starve to death. And then what? Then I will die. If we play this thought game with every fear we have, they all come down to a fear of death. While nothing can truly prepare us for death, letting go is all that is required. We relinquish all fears and emotions to God. We accept that the world is beyond our control. Nor would we desire control of everything, if we could. Imagine controlling your heartbeat and digestion. Imagine having to control your immune system and nerve impulses. You would be dead in a minute. Every day we are living in faith, faith that our bodies will work as they should, that the sun will rise, and that the birds will sing. We have faith that the ground under us will not collapse, or that the people who make our food will not poison us. If we live in fear thoughts. If we live in fear of death, we are not truly living in reality. All you have ever known is existence. And it is all you can ever know. You will not be damned to sitting in a dark room for eternity. Nor can you be separate from God. Unless you make the decision to do so. All things play out as they should. It is the ego that convinces us otherwise. The ego takes the credit for our safety and success. But it really does nothing more than remind us of what needs to be done to survive. However, even that can be debated, if we do not eat someone else will remind us. If we do not bathe, someone will surely tell us even our deaths are decided. No amount of preparation or worry can change that. Surrender your control to something higher than yourself. Be present and be with yourself. It takes practice, but I know you can do it"

[@Assaut19283]

Ive been dealing with anxiety and panic lately and all the strange sensations and symptoms and feelings that come with it. I really needed this. Thank you.

[@thedarkknight727]

When I was a kid, I used to be scared shitless of the ‘DARK’ so much sow that I literally couldn’t sleep on my own. But nowadays I literally love sleeping in ‘pitch black’ darkness. ‘FEAR’ is an obstacle ‘WE’ all learn to overcome in time.

[@citymorgue8462]

Same if anything it makes me feel safe, like I am camouflaged, like I am the one waiting to attack out of the darkness like I am in control, if that makes sense

[@attoblaze3395]

ok yeah but why the ' '

[@OmniscientReadr]

🙏🏼 PREACH

[@thomascannon9128]

This was a wake up call for me and now all I want is to live in truth and practise my faith. Thanks for posting this

[@hood6743]

I like no matter how much harsh words you make him say, you never forget to also make him say "I know you can do it." He doesn't have a joy in those words but hope and assurance that he believes that you can do it despite you yourself do not believe. It's not a pat on the back but a firm but reassuring shoulder grip to further your resolve.

[@Dunkopf]

Joshua is the only character/person to ever make me feel a twinge of comfort in God or a higher power. I think It has to do with how you and many write him. A once broken force for God, a wise man who would laugh at being called wise. And a man who would still make the mistake of confusing his revenge with gods